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Write a balanced equation for the reaction of sulfur trioxide in the rain.

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Sulfur trioxide has a chemical formula of SO₃. When it reacts with water, which is H₂O, the reaction is as follows:

SO₃ + H₂O → H₂SO₄

The product is sulfuric acid with a chemical formula of H₂SO₄. It is also known as acid rain.
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